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Draft News

Union’s protected list ahead of Wednesday’s Expansion Draft

The Union’s list of protected and unprotected players ahead of Wednesday’s Expansion Draft has been released.

Press Conference

Transcript: Chris Albright on Union’s Monday roster moves

Transcript of Union technical director Chris Albright’s teleconference with reporters on Monday’s roster moves.

Transfer News

Union acquire CJ Sapong in return for draft pick

The Union have acquired forward and former Rookie of the Year CJ Sapong from Sporting Kansas City in return for a first round 2015 SuperDraft pick.

Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Reevaluating the McInerney-Wenger trade

The McInerney-Wenger trade of 2014 was one of those rare beasts: a swap where both teams came out ahead.

Local / Philadelphia Lone Star FC

EPSA Open Cup Final Report: West Chester United 4-3 Junior Lone Star

Down 3-1 at the half, West Chester United scored three unanswered second half goals, including a 90th minute winner, to claim the EPSA Open Cup title for the fourth time.

Daily news roundups

Union decline options on five players, Okugo deal, interest in Kvist, more news

Union decline options on Corben Bone, Fred, Brian Brown, Conor Casey, and Cristhian Hernandez, Brian Carroll out of contract. Okugo to Orlando news. Union interested in Danish defensive mid William Kvist. More.

Featured

Okugo to be traded to Orlando City

Source tells PSP that Amobi Okugo will reject Philadelphia Union’s bona fide contract offer and sign with Orlando City SC. Updated

Philadelphia Lone Star FC

EPSA Open Cup Final Preview: West Chester United vs. Junior Lone Star

The Eastern Pennsylvania State Open Cup Final will take place on Sunday in West Chester. Paul Konneh has a preview.

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Featured

Season Review: Austin Berry – What went wrong?

Kevin Kinkead recounts Austin Berry’s first season with the Union, which began with high expectations, and ended with disappointment after injury, illness, and a slide down the depth chart under Jim Curtin.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 7: Philly’s first league continues to grow

Philadelphia’s first organized soccer league continued to grow in its second and third seasons with more teams, rising attendance, and intercity games.